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Dan Tomlinson MP
October 29, 2024, 6:35 pm
Chipping Barnet MP praises community’s warmth in maiden Commons speech
Dan Tomlinson MP also pledged to stand with the community in the fight against antisemitism
By Lee Harpin
Keir Starmer
October 2, 2024, 12:21 am
Starmer: I stand steadfast this Rosh Hashanah in admiration of the Jewish community
In his New Year message to the community the PM said he recognised that in the aftermath of the Oct 7 Hamas attacks 'hearts are heavy'' as we approach the High Holy Days
By Lee Harpin
'Anti-racism' protest in Finchley
August 21, 2024, 9:09 am
OPINION: Barnet has become a target for antisemites but we will work together to stamp out hate
Barnet Council leader Barry Rawlings writes of the 'troubling' incidents of antisemitism found at some anti-racism protests
By Barry Rawlings
Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak
July 3, 2024, 7:00 pm
Poll predicts Labour election landslide including in seats with large Jewish vote
Final YouGov MRP poll predicts senior Jewish Conservatives including Grant Shapps and Lucy Frazer could lose their seats as Brits go to the polls on Thursday
By Lee Harpin
Keir Starmer surrounded by supporters and candidates after Barnet Council local election victory
June 18, 2024, 10:40 am
Labour targets Jewish voters in Barnet amid concerns over trust in Starmer’s party
Jewish News understands party chiefs are concerned at reports that three tough Barnet seats are already in the bag for Labour
By Lee Harpin
Edwin Shuker, Board of Deputies vice-president, tells Keir Starmer he is voting Labour
May 27, 2024, 6:00 pm
Keir Starmer given pre-election boost from Jewish voters in Barnet
Edwin Shuker, vice-president of the Board of Deputies, tells Keir Starmer he will be voting Labour for the first time at cafe meeting in Whetstone
By Lee Harpin
Sadiq Khan gives victory speech after being confirmed London mayor
May 4, 2024, 3:44 pm
Sadiq Khan wins historic third term as Mayor of London
Human rights lawyer Adam Wagner and Progressive Britain director Adam Langleben among communal figures to welcome a Sadiq Khan victory in the London mayoral election
By Lee Harpin
Children playing on an accessible swing. Pic: Chanelle Joseph.
February 14, 2024, 11:16 am
Barnet opens UK’s first fully accessible playground
Jewish women driving force behind Fair Play project, allowing disabled and able-bodied kids to play together on specialist equipment
By Jenni Frazer
December 12, 2023, 3:02 pm
‘Never forget Hamas want to wreck hopes of peace for Palestinians’, says Labour’s Kyle
Speaking to Jewish News, Labour frontbencher Peter Kyle recalled his own visit to a 'peaceful' kibbutz targeted by Hamas terrorists on October 7th
By Lee Harpin
Christian Wakeford MP
October 26, 2023, 11:56 am
Labour MP asks for ‘urgent update’ on cases of ‘two Hamas operatives in Barnet’
Christian Wakeford express concern that  Muhammad Sawalha, revealed to be living in Colindale, represents a 'serious national security risk'
By Lee Harpin
School meals PA Wire
July 12, 2023, 9:34 pm
Parents could be asked to contribute to school meal costs
Partnerships for Jewish Schools (PaJeS) tells Jewish News it's in conversations with the Department of Education to find a solution to kosher meal provision at Jewish schools
By Michelle Rosenberg
The Battle of Cable Street by Tanya Landman
May 10, 2023, 1:06 pm
Barnet Library Literary Festival – bookmark YOUR free tickets
Ben Aaronovitch and Carnegie Medal-winning Tanya Landman among Jewish writers taking part in second annual event at Finchley Church End Library
By Michelle Rosenberg
Peter Zinkin, left, with councillor Dean Cohen
February 17, 2023, 11:33 am
Conservative Peter Zinkin wins Golders Green by-election
The election took place following the death, in December, of Melvin Cohen, Barnet's longest-serving and much-respected councillor, who had twice served as mayor of the borough.
By Lee Harpin
Melvin Cohen was honoured in May for four decades of public service.
December 19, 2022, 1:55 pm
Chief Rabbi and Archbishop of Canterbury pay tribute to late Barnet mayor Melvin Cohen
Councillor Cohen notched up an unprecedented 40 years representing the residents of Golders Green on Barnet Council, for which he was honoured earlier this year.
By Jenni Frazer
Melvin Cohen was honoured in May for four decades of public service.
December 15, 2022, 9:58 am
Tributes to ‘diligent and dedicated’ two-time Barnet mayor
Community mourns the passing of two-time Barnet mayor, Melvin Cohen, who represented the Golders Green ward continuously since 1982.
By Joy Falk
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